Ep 11. Getting a Leg Up

In this episode of Ax Men season 9, titled "Getting a Leg Up," viewers are taken back into the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest, where some of the world's bravest loggers compete to harvest some of the most dangerous timber in the world.

As the logging season begins to wind down, tensions run high between the teams of loggers as they compete to see who can fell the most trees and bring in the largest haul of timber. With only a few weeks left to make their mark and secure their place in the industry, every cut, every swing of the ax and every move they make brings with it the potential for disaster.

For the gator crew, the season has been particularly tough. With their biggest and best feller out with a broken leg, they've been left scrambling to find a way to keep up with the other loggers in the area. In this episode, they take a bold step and invest in a new machine that they hope will give them the edge they need to get back in the game. But as they put the new piece of equipment to the test, they quickly realize that it's not as easy to use as they had hoped.

Meanwhile, on another crew, one of the team members hits a major snag when he injures his leg in the middle of a critical job. With the clock ticking and the other loggers closing in, they desperately search for a way to get their injured teammate to safety while they continue to work. As they struggle to keep up with the other teams in the face of this setback, they're forced to make a tough decision about the future of their operation.

For another logger, the season has been incredibly successful, but that success has come at a price. As they've pushed harder and harder to bring in more timber, they've begun to push the limits of their machinery and their own physical capabilities. In "Getting a Leg Up," this logger is forced to confront the reality that their pursuit of success may be putting their safety, and the safety of their crew, at risk.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the high-stakes drama of the logging industry, as the men and women who risk their lives to harvest one of the world's most valuable resources push themselves to their limits. From heart-stopping close calls and near-misses to gut-wrenching setbacks and unexpected triumphs, "Getting a Leg Up" is a thrilling glimpse into the world of those who live and breathe logging.